2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · YS12 YVO
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 160,345 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS12 YVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 160,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS12 YVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (YS12 YVO) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YS12 YVO Mileage History
- 02/07/2022143,471 mi
- 02/07/2022143,471 mi
- 03/07/2023149,223 mi+5,752 mi
- 06/07/2024155,566 mi+6,343 mi
- 04/10/2025160,345 mi+4,779 mi
Average of roughly 5,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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